Garden Design · Richmond

Garden Design in Richmond

Considered residential garden design across Richmond, Petersham, Kew, East Sheen and St Margarets — by a local design-led studio.

A naturalistic planting scheme in a Richmond garden, with ornamental grasses and white roses

Garden design for Richmond's gardens

Richmond's gardens are some of the most rewarding in South West London to work on. The borough mixes Georgian and Victorian villas, riverside cottages and family homes that back onto the Park or the river — each with its own scale, light and microclimate.

Our garden design work in Richmond responds to that variety. We begin with a site visit at your home, take time to understand how you'd like to use the garden, and then prepare a design that feels considered, well-proportioned and rooted in the character of the property.

Planting that earns its place

Many Richmond gardens have a strong existing structure — mature trees, brick walls, a south-facing aspect — that planting can either soften or strengthen. We design planting schemes that work twelve months of the year, balancing evergreen structure, seasonal perennials, ornamental grasses and considered specimen trees.

Where appropriate we source mature specimens from trusted UK nurseries so the garden feels established from day one.

Working with conservation areas and listed buildings

Much of Richmond sits within conservation areas and many properties are listed. We have extensive experience preparing designs and supporting documentation for planning and listed building applications, and we will guide you through any consents required.

Why Thames & Oak

What sets the work apart.

01

Richmond specialists

Years of design work across Richmond Hill, Petersham, Kew and East Sheen.

02

Planting expertise

In-house horticulturists designing year-round planting schemes.

03

Conservation savvy

Comfortable with conservation area and listed building consent applications.

04

Mature specimens

Trusted UK nursery relationships for instant-impact planting.

Our Process

From first visit to handover.

01

Consultation

An unhurried site visit at your home to understand the brief and the site.

02

Design

A measured survey, concept design, materials and a transparent build cost.

03

Build

Directly employed teams take the site through every trade end-to-end.

04

Completion

Walked handover, aftercare notes and a written workmanship guarantee.

Common Questions

FAQs

Where in Richmond do you work?
Across the whole borough — from the riverside houses of Richmond Hill and Petersham to the family homes of East Sheen, Kew and St Margarets.
Do you offer planting-only schemes?
Yes. We are often asked to design and install a planting scheme into an existing garden where the hard landscaping is already in place.
How much does a Richmond garden design cost?
Design fees for a typical Richmond residential garden start at a few thousand pounds for a planting scheme and scale with the size and scope of the project. We provide a clear fixed fee after the first visit.

Related Work

Recent projects in this area

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Begin your transformation.

Whether you have a clear vision or want to explore what is possible, our studio will visit your home and walk the garden with you.

We respond to all enquiries within one working day.